Numbers show the anticipated rapidity of the decline of 100% petrol and diesel powered vehicles. This view is remarkably consistent across companies of all sizes according to our data –
Almost every home charger installation will now require two engineers – one authorised by the energy provider to put an isolator in place and another to install the charging equipment.
A potential barrier to adoption is that large numbers of fleets operate policies which are limited to specific manufacturers’ ‘badges’. This approach used to work well by concentrating buying power
It is also essential to ensure that infrastructure and reimbursement to support grey fleet EVs is being properly managed. That might mean helping grey fleet drivers who are keen on
One of the factors behind the acceleration is the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic which has brought reduced driver journeys across the board and, as a result, has reduced range
Despite the enthusiasm, fleet managers and fleet drivers share many of the same concerns about switching, with charging infrastructure (and perceived lack of) remaining a key concern for both groups. A significant 54% of fleet managers and 61% of fleet drivers’ main concern is inadequate public charging.
FleetCheck points out that, while most employers are ensuring that staff have some form of charger installed at home, they are often leaving drivers to their own devices when using
Industry body points out that currently information has only been published up until 2024-25, leaving businesses and employees now entering into four year cycles with no indication of what the
Research looked at payment for workplace charger use and while 29% offer charging for free, 14% have chargers in place but make their employees pay for charging. Finally, to support
By 2024, both van and fleet respondents expect around four out of 10 vehicles on their fleet to be fully BEV. This underlines the extent to which fleets are not
Move comes as the company is increasing EV charging capability across its sites. The investment is designed to ensure SMH is well-positioned to continue to be a responsive partner in
With EV sales predicted to rocket in the next couple of years, marketing brand lifestyle and experience may fall short when compared to pushing the practicalities of owning and driving
Following the government’s Road to Zero plan, it is a crucial time for fleet decision-makers who need to determine whether it is more cost-effective to buy or lease zero-emission vehicles.
Role changes come at a time when Nissan’s EV fleet sales operation is performing particularly strongly. New deals involving LEAF and e-NV200 are announced on a regular basis, with organisations
Analysis of Transport for London data obtained via a Freedom of Information request revealed that, despite a freeze in payments last year – from 23 March to 17 May due
The vast majority of SME business owners (94%) believe UK businesses that use vehicles and wheeled assets have a responsibility to change them to electric vehicles (EVs) as soon as
EV Report 2020 reveals that fleets have passed a vital tipping point in their attitudes towards green vehicles, and forecasts a rapid uptake in zero emission cars and vans over
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